Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard German Navy - Kreigsmarine 1944 and ended in September

1944 and ended in September

World War 2 disrupted much meaningful armaments production in Belgium and the Mle D did not go one to see widespread use - being limited to the armies of Belgium and Egypt and little more

In addition to the holster it comes complete with is integral brown leather belt/buckle for use as a body sling

being operated and monitored by the pilot without undue diversion from his more immediate task of flying the airplane

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard German Navy - Kreigsmarine 1944 and ended in SeptemberOriginal Item: Only One Available. The U. S. Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife was the second major "Knuckle Knife" to be officially adopted and issued to the US military. It was developed for use in the horrific trench warfare that typified the stalemate on the Western Front during the latter part of World War One and saw use not only there, but during World War Two as well. The knife was manufactured in the United States by Henry Disston & Sons (H. D.